A DRUNK was found lying asleep in the corridor of Hawick High School following a night out, Jedburgh Sheriff Court has been told.

Twenty four year old Sean Lockhart of Roberton Place, broke a safety glass panel to gain access to the school building at around 6am.

Procurator fiscal Graham Fraser explained how the intruder alarm was activated but the janitor who was called out could find no trace of anyone.

However the alarm was re-set and when it went off again it became obvious someone was in the building and Lockhart was found intoxicated and apparently asleep lying in a corridor.

Lockhart could not explain why he was there but a packet of crisps which had been purchased from a vending machine was found beside him.

He pleaded guilty to a charge of wilfully or recklessly breaking the pane of safety glass worth £50.

In addition to being fined £200 he was ordered to pay £50 compensation to Scottish Borders Council.